Indianapolis, IN
Missing man found dead in tanning bed at Planet Fitness in Indianapolis, police say
INDIANAPOLIS — A 39-year-old Indiana man was found dead in a tanning bed at a planet fitness in south Indianapolis this week.
The man went to the gym on Friday, but he was found on Monday, according to police, WTHR reported.
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“Nobody ever thinks you are going to go to the gym Monday morning and potentially be in the same building as a dead body,” Planet Fitness member Elizabeth Len said.
Len said her Monday morning workout started like any other day until she noticed a foul smell.
“I was sniffing, trying not to look crazy, but something smells really awful here,” Len said.
The smell came from one of the tanning bed rooms, where 39-year-old Derek Sink was found dead.
“The first thing that kind of went off in my head was you know lack of attention from the staff members at Planet Fitness, which is pretty disappointing because maybe it could have been prevented,” Len said.
Sink’s family said he went into a tanning bed at the gym on Friday, but wasn’t found until Monday morning. They said he struggled with drugs, and a needle was found in the room with him.
His aunt said they reported him missing Friday, and he was wearing an ankle monitor, which helped police find him.
During the three days Sink was considered missing, the gym remained open.
“The tanning bed has a door, I believe, but still, why are we not concerned that the tanning bed has been closed for three days, potentially?” Len said.
The cause of sink’s death has not yet been determined.
In a statement on Tuesday, a Planet Fitness spokesperson said they’re working closely with the local franchise to ensure they’re upholding those brand protocols.
Indianapolis, IN
IMPD asks for help to find missing 26-year-old man
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis police on Tuesday asked for the public’s help to find a missing 26-year-old man with autism.
Tyrese Pepper was described as being 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighing 150 pounds. He was wearing a dark-colored jacket with a Colts logo and navy jogger pants.
He was last seen riding a navy-and-white bicycle eastbound on East 21st Street, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.
IMPD says Pepper is nonverbal and autistic.
If located, please call 911 immediately.
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis councilman says ‘No Data Centers’ note was left at his home after someone opened fire
The home of a councilman in Indianapolis was shot at early Monday in what local police said was an “isolated, targeted incident.”
The incident came less than a week after the Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission voted 6 to 2 on April 1 to approve rezoning to allow the construction of a data center.
Ron Gibson, a Democrat who represents District 8 on the council, spoke out in support of the rezoning and the efforts to build the data center in his district.
“Earlier this morning, between approximately 12:45 a.m. and 12:50 a.m., just a few hours after Easter Sunday, an individual fired 13 rounds at the front door of my home and left a note on my doorstep that read, ‘No Data Centers,’” Gibson said in a Monday statement.
Councilman Ron Gibson
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said it was called to the home on Monday morning, and officers found evidence that gunshots had been fired at the house. Police said no injuries were reported.
“I understand that public service can bring strong opinions and disagreement, but violence is never the answer, especially when it puts families at risk,” Gibson said in his statement.
The Indianapolis-Marion County City-County Council did not respond to requests for comment from Business Insider.
The data center is set to be built by Metrobloks, a data center developer based in Los Angeles. Following the vote last week, Gibson shared a statement on social media promoting the project.
“Metrobloks has the potential to bring significant investment, create jobs, and generate long-term tax revenue that supports infrastructure, housing, and essential services,” the statement said.
A data center boom is happening across the US, with companies pouring billions into building the infrastructure to keep up with demand in the era of AI. The data centers have faced increased opposition, with critics pointing to the high resource costs, from water to energy, and other issues like noise pollution, as detailed in a Business Insider investigation.
Indianapolis, IN
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